IMENT OF TELANGANA
MEDIA BULLETIN
DATED: 18/04/2020 Status Update: 9.00PM
In view of Covid-19 global pandemic, the state of Telangana has strengthened
surveillance, contact tracing and containment measures against the possible spread
of disease.
TOTAL POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 = 809
Information Today Cumulative
No. of Active cases 43 605
lo: cases cured/ Discharged - Govt/ Private 0 186
No. of Deaths 0 18
DISTRICT WISE NEW POSITIVE CASES TODAY
District wise new positive cases Today
GHMC 31
Gadwal 7
Siricilla 2
Ranga Reddy 2
Nalgonda 1
Total 43
ADVISORY AND APPEAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
>» The Citizens are requested to wear masks. Home made double layered masks are
effective in preventing infection. The masks should not be handled or frequently
adjusted by touching on the exterior/outer surface. They should be washed every
day and can be reused. Safe disposal of masks is very essential.
» The Citizens are requested to adhere to the lockdown guidelines and stay indoors.
Staying indoors is the best prevention strategy.
> The Citizens are requested to reach out and report to the nearest government
health facility in case they have a travelled to Markaz, Delhi OR contacted any
person who has travelled to Markaz, Delhi.
> Please contact 104 in case of any doubts or queries pertaining to signs and
symptoms, admission, diagnosis and treatment.
To ensure that freshly cooked food and safe potable water is consumed. Adequate
hydration is necessary.
To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough hygiene.
Frequent hand washing with frothing soap is the best preventive measure.
In view of lockdown, the citizens are encouraged to ensure adequate physical
activity by yoga, meditation.
In case of any Flu like symptoms irrespective of travel history / contact history
the public is requested to report to the nearest government health facility.
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Director Public Health & Family Welfare
Telangana